Description

Join instructor and author Dennis Dillon, Bachelor of Journalism, University of Missouri, for a dive into the second edition of his book Lost Treasures of St. Louis (2nd edition). Dillon describes it as “A coffee table book laid out like a scrapbook with images and descriptions about people, places, events, schools, restaurants, landmarks, and more. A kaleidoscope of bygone days that capture the essence of cherished times that still resonate with St. Louisans.”

Brimming with more than 130 new entries, memories of places like Eat-Rite, Schneidhorst’s, Village Square, and Ponticello’s are brought back to life and placed alongside famous St. Louis memories such as the Admiral, Forest Park Highlands, and Phil the Gorilla. Celebrate dancing to Ike and Tina at the Club Imperial, Bowling for Dollars at the Arena, taking in movies at Ronnie’s Drive-In, and a myriad of other pastimes enjoyed through the years. We will discuss the rarely seen photos and artifacts from eateries like Miss Hulling’s Cafeteria and the Floating McDonald’s, entertainment and sports attractions like the Pevely Fountain and Sportsman’s Park. Reminisce retail stores like Famous-Barr and Grandpa Pigeon’s, community establishments like Cleveland High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital, and locally manufactured products like Mavrakos Candy and Falstaff beer. Gone but not forgotten, all of the subjects featured in this new second edition will elicit nostalgia and reveal how the past has shaped our city. Join us for a walk down St. Louis’ memory lane!